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DARK SECRETS: 2 - The Real Truth

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois reacts after Vinicius Jr celebrates knocking out Benfica

Los Blancos advance but Kylian Mbappe could face an extended period out

Evening Standard

Vinicius Jr lands knockout blow on Benfica after alleged racism incident

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The Independent UK

Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica (3-1 agg.): Vinicius Jr on target as subpar Los Blancos reach last 16

Brazilian forward back amongst the goals after week of controversy

Evening Standard

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Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Vinicius Strikes Again

Real Madrid were unconvincing as they punched their ticket to the next round of the Champions League.

Sports Illustrated

Vinícius has last word as Real Madrid wrap up victory over Benfica

Vinícius Júnior killed off Benfica’s Champions League hopes, scoring Real Madrid’s second goal in a 2-1 win at the Bernabéu that gave them a 3-1 aggregate victory

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid vs Benfica live: Vinicius Jr scores on the break to send hosts into round of 16

Madrid defeated Benfica by two goals on aggregate a week after the racist incident dominated headlines in Portgual

The Independent UK

Real Madrid vs Benfica Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg from anywhere in the world

All the ways to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica live streams for free, with José Mourinho out to haunt his old side in this UCL knockout phase playoff 2nd leg.

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The Champions League badly needed Bodo/Glimt’s shock success – but it highlights a big problem

The Norwegian minnows from the Arctic Circle stunned Inter Milan to reach the Champions League last 16, but footballing authorities must now heed a warning

The Independent UK

Is Real Madrid v Benfica on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Champions League clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the knockout play-off second leg

The Independent UK

How to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

Los Blancos dealing with growing injury headache as they eye last-16 berth

Evening Standard

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni trains at Bernabeu despite Champions League suspension

Prestianni denied using racist language towards Vinicius Jr but has been provisionally suspended by Uefa while an investigation is held

The Independent UK

Real Madrid boss urges Uefa to seize opportunity to ‘fight against racism’ in Vinicius Jr case

Vinicius Jr accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during last week’s match

The Independent UK

Why Jose Mourinho will not speak before Benfica play Real Madrid in Champions League

Mourinho was criticised for his post-match comments after Vinicius Jr said he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who is suspended from the second leg

The Independent UK

Gianluca Prestianni provisionally banned by UEFA after Vinicius Junior incident

Real Madrid forward Vinicius alleged he was the subject of racist abuse by Benfica player – later named by Real as Prestianni.

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The Guardian - UK

Benfica’s Prestianni suspended by Uefa after Vinícius Júnior incident

Uefa has suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for Wednesday’s Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid after the incident with Vinícius Júnior

Sports Illustrated

‘Nothing Changes’—Chelsea, Burnley Stars Racially Abused on Social Media

Both Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri shared disgusting messages they had received online.

The Independent UK

Kompany attacks Mourinho over Vinicius Jr incident: ‘Do you know what Black players had to go through?’

The Bayern Munich manager had strong words for his Benfica counterpart after Mourinho blamed Vinicius for what unfolded during the Champions League game

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea’s Rosenior calls for life bans from football for those found guilty of racism

The head coach, reacting to Vinícius Júnior’s racism claims against Gianluca Prestianni, said: ‘Any racism in society, let alone football, is unacceptable’

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The Independent UK

Liam Rosenior: Anyone found guilty of racism ‘shouldn’t be in the game’ after Vinicius Jr incident

Vinicius Jr was allegedly racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in Tuesday’s Champions League knockout play-off first leg

The Guardian - US

Champions League review: Bodø shock again, PSG escape and Mourinho’s dismal comments

Racism allegations in Portugal overshadowed another fine result in the Norwegian Arctic and the holders being pushed by their Ligue 1 rivals

The Independent UK

Real Madrid issue fresh statement as Uefa investigates Vinicius Jr’s racism allegation

Vinicius Jr claimed that he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during Tuesday’s Champions League match

The Independent UK

Mark Clattenburg admits he ‘got it wrong’ over reaction to Vinicius Jr racism allegations

The former Premier League referee faced backlash over his remarks on the situation

Radio France Internationale

Champions League: Mbappé leads backing for race row Madrid teammate Vinicius

Real Madrid's France internationals Kylian Mbappé, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni on Wednesday led the support for their Madrid teammate Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian became embroiled in a race row with Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League clash against Benfica.

Radio France Internationale

PSG boss Enrique hails return from 'catastrophe' at Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique on Wednesday paid tribute to his side's mental strength after they overturned a two-goal deficit against Monaco to win 3-2 at the Stade Louis II.

The Independent UK

Uefa launches investigation after Vinicius Jr alleges racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

Real Madrid will host Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday after Vinicius reported racist abuse

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